The OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast

GOD Governs/ Who are the Real Israelites (Blackout Clip #47)

In the next installment of the "Who are the real Israelites" Blackout clip series, we examine the idea that God governs. Once we have wrestled with GOD in all contexts, we must allow God to govern our lives if we are to be considered Real Israelites.

Is being a Billionaire the only way to make meaningful change in the modern world?

Regardless of the sentiments felt towards the wealthy, very few can argue the outsized influence that comes with extreme wealth. In our modern times, is wealth the only way to effect meaningful change? JC and B-Mic Roc OD. 

Suicide

With the tragic death of 6 people in Nashville, Tennessee due to Audrey Hale's apparent "Death by Cop" suicide, JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the concept of suicide. Can a person commit suicide while they are still living? If so, how does this manifest itself in ways other than what transpired in Nashville?

Wrestling with GOD/ Who are the Real Israelites? (Blackout Clip #46)

In the next Blackout Clip in the "Who are the real Israelites" series, we examine the most notable translation of Israel - wrestling with God.

Does interest or perception drive awareness?

We all know by now that in order to change anything in life, you must first become aware of what you are trying to change. But what drives this initial awareness? Is it interest or perception? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Is there a downside to innovation?

Innovation is one of the things that makes human beings a unique species. Is this solely a positive thing? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the possible downsides of innovation.

Who are the Real Israelites? (Blackout Clip #45)

We are starting a new Blackout Clip series called Who are the Real Israelites. This series gets its inspiration from the resurgence of the idea that the Jewish people stole the Biblical birthright from Black people, who are the real Israelites. This series exist to show that being an Israelite is not about ethnicity, rather, it is about ethics.

When is a person a mature adult?

In recent years, we have distorted the concept of age in ways that simply do not make sense. For example, at the age of 18, one has enough agency to vote, but not rent a car or consume alcohol. A person can enlist in the military but cannot purchase a firearm legally. At what point is a person a fully mature adult? Is it an age, state of mind, or a singular act that signifies maturity? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Are wealthy people obliged to use their wealth for the good of others?

There are two somewhat conflicting opinions when it comes to the wealthy: they are either greedy narcissists who manipulate and abuse their privilege to preserve their wealth or they are the ones who are beyond reproach; after all, they've shrewdly and deftly earned their fortunes. What if the truth is somewhere in the middle, which would acknowledge their hard work, but also place a moral obligation on the stewardship of said wealth? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the moral responsibilities that come with being wealthy.

Is gentrification necessary?

Gentrification has always been seen as a net negative to society. However, can one (or society) prevent gentrification from occurring? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the necessity of gentrification.